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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master Course List
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✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree
◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course
For more information see About Our Degrees .
NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term. Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enhanced modalities (Webex, hybrid, or online).
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Music MUS |
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✽ MUS 141 - Private Instruction 1.0 - 2.0 Credits
One credit primarily for non-music majors. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4-year schools. Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for one credit. Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is required for two credits. First year, first term.
LEC
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✽ MUS 142 - Private Instruction 1.0 - 2.0 Credits
One credit primarily for non-music majors. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four-year school. Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty-minute lesson per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for one credit. Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is require for two credits. First year, second term.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
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✽ MUS 151 - Ensemble 1.0 Credits
Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature.
Prev. Course Codes: MUS-151B, MUS-151CA, MUS-141, MUS-150JA, MUS-150CA
LAB 37.5 Clock hours
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✽ MUS 152 - Ensemble II 1.0 Credits
Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature.
Prev. Course Codes: MUS-151JI, MUS-151MP, MUS-160BG, MUS-270MP, MUS-150BG
LAB 37.5 Clock hours
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✽ MUS 153 - Ensemble III 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MUS 152 with a grade of C- or higher.
Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, third term.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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MUS 154 - Ensemble IV 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MUS 153 with a grade of C- or higher.
Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, fourth term.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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MUS 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
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✽ MUS 231 - Music Class I: (specify) 2.0 Credits
Group instruction in music. Introduces techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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✽ MUS 232 - Music Class II: (specify) 2.0 Credits
Group instruction in music. Introduces technique, repertoire, and sight-reading.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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✽ MUS 233 - Music Class III: (specify) 2.0 Credits
Group instruction in music. Introduces technique, repertoire, and sight-reading.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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✽ MUS 234 - Music Class IV: (specify) 2.0 Credits
Group instruction in music. Introduces techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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MUS 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
Prev. Course Codes: MUS-290B
LEC
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Natural Resources NRE |
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NRE 100 - Foundations of Forestry 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Presents the principles of forest science, dendrology, forest fire behavior, and silviculture principles.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NRE 102 - Introduction to Natural Resources Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading placement required.
Covers an overview of our natural resources, the environmental concerns related to their management, and the agencies in charge of management of natural resources.
LEC 45 Contact hrs
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NRE 111 - Introduction to Chain Saw Operation & Maintenance 2.0 Credits
Provides students with an introduction to the function, use, and maintenance of chain saws and their application to timber harvesting as it relates to forest management, fuels reduction, and timber stand improvement. Develops basic felling and bucking skills and introductory knowledge of chain saw power head, bar and chain cleaning, care and maintenance. For safety reasons, course enrollment is limited to 6 students.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
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NRE 112 - Intermediate Chain Saw Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: NRE 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
Provides students with an opportunity to review and improve skills developed in NRE 111 and to develop more advanced felling and bucking skills as well as an opportunity to learn more about chain saw use, maintenance, and repair. For safety reasons, course enrollment is limited to 6 students.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
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NRE 127 - Field Monitoring Techniques 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Teaches the basic techniques utilized by environmental and natural resource technicians. Students will obtain training in the areas of field equipment use, maintenance, and calibration. Students will also learn the important properly designed date collection efforts and the limitations imposed by data collection and interpretation activities. Application of statistics and GIS data interpretation methods will also be discussed.
Prev. Course Codes: NRM-127
LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
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NRE 175 - Special Topics 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Prev. Course Codes: NRM-175
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
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NRE 187 - Cooperative Education 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
COOP
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NRE 202 - Natural Resource Restoration 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading placement.
Learning river and terrestrial restoration through an intensive hands-on field-based course. This course will study the hydrologic and ecologic consequence of impaired natural habitats. More specifically it will identify water resource consequences associated with hydrologic alterations of sage grouse habitats, tamarisk invasion, techniques for removal, the ethics of restoration and eradication using biological control, and the effects on other sensitive species.
LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
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NRE 211 - Environmental Policies & Economics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Covers interactions, resources, economics and politics, government, and environmental policy. Evaluation of alternative resource use patterns and land use plans. Discussion and analysis of current environmental issues and the impact of economic growth.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NRE 212 - Ecosystem Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENV 101 , GIS 100 , BIO 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
Focuses on the larger landscape in order to integrate the human, biological, and physical dimensions of natural resource management. Collaborative management techniques are discussed.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NRE 214 - Environmental Issues & Ethics 3.0 Credits
Focuses on special environmental problems, current issues, or trends. Traditional and environmental philosophies are discussed. Students debate various environmental issues.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NRE 222 - Hydrology 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 121 with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level reading and composition placement.
Examines basic principles of surface and groundwater hydrology and other components of the hydrologic cycle. Basic methods of water quantity and quality measurements are thoroughly covered including utilization of flow equations and graphs. Operation of instrumentation for monitoring surface and groundwater flow, well volumes and yield, and measuring water quality characteristics are included for relevant data collection and analysis. Utilization of relevant software will be applied. Emphasis will be on environmental and water resources applications.
Prev. Course Codes: NRE 121 plus NRE 221 (combined)
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact hours
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NRE 226 - Wetlands Monitoring 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: NRE 127 with a grade of C or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Covers the aspect of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, written reports and oral reporting, and the actual sampling procedures and analysis.
LEC 15 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact hours
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NRE 227 - Reclamation Site Monitoring 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: NRE 122, NRE 127 , and AGY 240 with a grade of C- or higher.
Covers the aspects of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; written reports; oral reporting; and the actual sampling procedures and analysis.
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
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NRE 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. This course may be offered for between 1 and 6 credits and the instructional method and corresponding clock hours may vary depending on the nature of the specific class.
Prev. Course Codes: NRM-275
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NRE 278 - Workshop/Seminar 1.0 Credits
Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.
This workshop/seminar will provide 2nd year NRM students the opportunity to gain more information on career pathways and how to prepare for employment in their field of interest. Career pathways will be presented by working professionals in their respective field. In addition, professional development workshops such as resume writing, interviewing, and applying for jobs will also be included.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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NRE 287 - Cooperative Education 1.0 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
Prev. Course Codes: NRM-287
COOP 45 Clock hours
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NRE 289 - Capstone 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENV 101 , NRE 121, NRE 127 , and AGY 240 with a grade of C- or higher.
Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study.
LEC 15 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
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NUA 101 - Nurse Aide Health Care Skills 4.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUA 170
Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety, and emergency care issues are covered. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights.
LECLB 90 Clock hours
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NUA 170 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUA 101
Applies knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101 to patient care.
Prev. Course Codes: NUA-102
CLIN 45 Contact hours
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NUA 175 - Special Topics 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 7.5 Clock hours
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Nursing NUR |
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NUR 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab 5.0 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of nursing care and the theoretical basis for assessing the health status of individuals using evidence-based guidelines. Acquisition of foundational concepts necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care and patient assessment. Introduces legal and ethical responsibilities while emphasizing cultural diversity within nursing care. Introduces critical thinking applied to nursing, the nursing process, and communication techniques used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Introduces students to the role of the nurse in identifying normal findings and deviations from normal in patient assessment. Provides students with practice using cognitive and psychomotor skills while conducting a systematic, holistic health history, physical assessment, and providing fundamental nursing care. The lab component covers basic psychomotor skills, fundamental nursing skills, and patient assessment skills.
LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
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NUR 121 - Pharmacology I 3.0 Credits
Acquisition of the general principles of pharmacology as they relate to safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care of individuals focusing on developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions. Introduces pharmacotherapeutics related to diverse patient populations. Focuses on safety and quality improvement in the administration of medications. Includes instruction on dosage calculations and psychomotor skills related to medication administration.
LEC 37.5 Contact hours LAB 22.5 Contact hours
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NUR 122 - Pharmacology II & IV Therapy 2.0 Credits
Acquire nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care related to medication administration, intravenous therapy and venous blood withdrawal. Advanced concepts of pharmaceutics and pharmacodynamics correlated to common diseases are presented. Emphasizes the steps of the nursing process and information technology used in IV placement and care and venous blood withdrawal and the administration of medications for safe, quality, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. Integrates patient teaching related to all routes of medication administration. Emphasizes the nurse’s role as patient advocate. This course with the completion of simulation skills meets the requirements of LPN IV certification of the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
LEC 22.5 Contact hours LAB 22.5 Contact Hours
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NUR 140 - Introduction to Gerontology 1.0 Credits
Acquisition of current evidence-based practice related to the aging population and health care as well as the impact of the growing aging population on the healthcare system. Emphasizes the theoretical basis for safe, quality patient-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for the aging patient, focusing on common health concerns. Differentiates normal from abnormal health history and physical assessment findings in the aging patient. The student is introduced to the experience of aging through various strategies including repeated contact with an older adult.
LEC 15 Clock hours
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NUR 141 - Basic Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 3.0 Credits
Acquisition of knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and the nursing process necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care to diverse populations of adult patients experiencing common medical/surgical conditions. Includes the standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse as applied in the acute care setting. Emphasizes the nurse’s role in interprofessional collaboration and culturally-competent care.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NUR 155 - IV Therapy for LPNs 2.0 Credits
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care related to intravenous therapy and venous blood withdrawal. Integrates the standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Provides learning related to both theory and psychomotor skills. This is the first of two courses that meet the requirements of IV certification of the Colorado State Board of Nursing. This course is available to Licensed Practical Nurses who need IV certification to practice IV therapy in the state of Colorado. To register for this course all students must have preapproval from the Director of Nursing Education.
LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
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NUR 161 - Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Nursing 2.0 Credits
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, maternal/child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Care of both the well and ill patient who is pregnant, the newborn, and the child is covered. Professional standards, legal, and ethical responsibilities, and the roles of the nurse are included.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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NUR 170 - Clinical I: Fundamentals 2.0 Credits
Application of foundational psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, critical thinking, communication, fundamental nursing concepts, and the nursing process to safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for the aging patient in a long-term care setting. Identifies the role of the nurse when collaborating with the interdisciplinary health care team. Studies the long-term care setting and care guidelines related to the National Patient Safety Goals. Identifies the legal and ethical responsibilities in the role of provider of care. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principals of fundamental nursing and develop critical thinking skills.
CLIN 90 Clock hours
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NUR 171 - Clinical II: Medical-Surgical 4.0 Credits
Application of the theoretical basis, psychomotor skills and critical thinking necessary for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the patient undergoing various medical/surgical interventions, intravenous therapy and venous blood withdrawal. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Compares and contrasts care delivered in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasizes practice and skill demonstration of the steps of the nursing process in caring for medical-surgical patients, use of IV therapy, blood-IV medication administration and venous blood withdrawal to diverse patient populations.
CLIN 180 Clock hours
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NUR 172 - Clinical III: Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Nursing 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUR 161
Application of the theoretical basis and psychomotor skills for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient/child/family-centered nursing care during the reproductive experience, focusing on wellness, common deviations from normal, and effects of common illnesses. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of maternal-newborn nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
CLIN 45 Clock hours
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NUR 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as-needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
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NUR 212 - Clinical IV: Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience 4.0 Credits
Integration of the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care covering a variety of illnesses affecting patients and their support persons. Covers nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate in an acute care setting. Emphasis on the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Also focuses on collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide and improve patient care. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity emphasizing the nurse’s role as manager of care. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of complex medical-surgical nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
CLIN 180 Clock hours
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NUR 215 - Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing I 3.0 Credits
Acquisition of the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to patients who are acutely ill with complex healthcare issues. Covers nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for diverse patient populations. Emphasizes standards of practice, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Also focuses on collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide and improve patient care. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity, incorporating the five roles of the professional nurse (provider, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate).
LEC 45 Clock hours
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NUR 216 - Leadership & Nursing Management 2.0 Credits
Acquisition of the theoretical basis of the leadership and management role in a variety of health care settings for the purpose of providing evidence-based patient care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Emphasizes the nurse’s role as leader while providing care to individuals and groups of patients with exploration of the five roles of the
nurse including provider, manager, teacher, member of the profession, and advocate as implemented in today’s health care environment. Focuses on the critical thinking and problem solving related to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources for safe patient-centered care. Synthesis of theories, principles, concepts and processes relating to continuous quality improvement to produce quality patient outcomes of individuals and their support persons across the lifespan. Application of teaching/learning principles used by the nurse manager in the health care setting.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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NUR 217 - Complex Medical-Surgical II 2.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUR 212
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to complex medical/surgical problems covering a variety of illnesses affecting patients and their support persons. Emphasizes standards of practice, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Application of critical thinking to planning nursing care including the nursing process, communication techniques, and teaching/learning principles used when interacting with patients and members of the interprofessional team.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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NUR 220 - Complex Concepts of Obstetric & Pediatric Nursing Care 2.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUR 221
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to complex problems affecting the patient who is pregnant, the newborn, and the child. Emphasizes standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Best practices using evidence-based nursing for improving patient outcomes will be studied. The nurse as leader and advocate demonstrating professional accountability while collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team is emphasized. Application of teaching/learning principles is covered.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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NUR 221 - Clinical V: Complex Obstetric & Pediatric Clinical Experience 2.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUR 220
Integration of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient/child/family-centered nursing
care during the reproductive experience focusing on complications and abnormal conditions and their effects. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical
responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Integrates the nursing process, communication theory, critical thinking, evidence-based nursing practice, information technology, and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Students integrate the principles of teaching/learning into the care of the pregnant patient, child, and family. Analyzes patient situations for the purpose of improving patient outcomes. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of complex obstetric and pediatric nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
CLIN 90 Clock hours
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NUR 230 - Mental Health Nursing 2.0 Credits
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and care of patients with mental health disorders. Integrates principles of care to individuals, groups, and family systems. Focuses on culturally-competent care of diverse patient populations across the life span with a variety of mental health conditions. Integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical concepts to the care of patients. Provides experiences to assist students develop a professional identity, incorporating the five roles of the professional nurse (provider, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate).
LEC 30 Clock hours
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NUR 231 - Clinical VII: Mental Health Nursing 1.0 Credits
Integrates the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and care of diverse patients across the life span with mental health disorders. Focuses on individuals, families, and groups. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Integrates the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based nursing practice, information technology, teaching/learning principles, and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of mental health nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
CLIN 45 Clock hours
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NUR 260 - Capstone 3.0 Credits
Co-requisites NUR 217
Synthesis of the theoretical basis and advanced nursing concepts for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for diverse patients in a variety of health care settings. Focuses on transition from student to graduate nurse by applying the major concepts of the nursing program to patient care while implementing the roles of the professional nurse (provider of care, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate). Simulation may be utilized in this course for students to apply principles of nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
CLIN 135 Clock hours
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NUR 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as-needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
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NUR 310 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice & Transition 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Apply frameworks, theories and trends within professional nursing practice. The scope of application is broad, including the healthcare delivery systems on regional, national, and global levels. The focus of this course will be on understanding, developing, and integrating the professional roles and values of the baccalaureate nurse. Topics will include: history of nursing, nursing frameworks and theories, current healthcare trends, leadership, safety and quality improvement, and other issues which shape the profession of nursing.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 320 - Nursing Ethics and Legalities of Healthcare 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to BSN program or department approval.
Identify and develop an understanding of ethics and legalities in healthcare. Ethical principles and theories and how to relate them to challenges facing the professional nurse will be discussed and contemplated. Critical thinking and ethical behavior and application of ethical behavior in relation to all aspects of healthcare delivery will be covered in the course. The strong influence of laws and regulations in healthcare delivery will be discussed. The role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team in providing healthcare within federal and state laws and regulations will be included in the course. Legal factors will be examined in relation to their impact on professional nursing practice.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 330 - Advanced Health Assessment 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Extend concepts of health assessment skills and knowledge necessary to gather a complete and comprehensive database to determine the health status of patients throughout the lifespan. Interviewing skills and history taking, as well as the physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of clinical assessment are emphasized. The health status appraisal information is then utilized to assist the patient in maintaining a maximum level of health by guiding patients to adopt preventative health practices and/or reduce risk behavior.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 350 - Advanced Gerontology 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Examine the older adult population while building upon previous general and liberal arts education, nursing knowledge, and clinical skills to promote quality, safe, evidence-based nursing practice. The course incorporates theories and concepts of aging and the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate older adult healthcare while utilizing a framework to address individualized aging complexity of care and vulnerability during life transitions. The student will utilize current resources to expand knowledge of evidence-based research that promotes interdisciplinary care of the elderly in a variety of settings. This course addresses complex ethical and legal issues incorporating an interdisciplinary approach in the care of the aging adult.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 370 - Community and Public Health Nursing 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Must show licensure, health and Immunization requirements, and receive department approval.
Breakdown and present the foundations of community and public health nursing with focus on the community as the patient; as well as promoting and protecting the health of vulnerable populations. Community healthcare is an essential aspect of the United States Healthcare system and professional nurses need to have a strong understanding of community health theories and practice. Providing care for the community requires the ability to perform community assessments. Didactic and field experiential learning focuses on the nursing roles of provider, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and educator in the context of vulnerable populations, and community and public health settings.
LEC 60 Contact hours CLIN 45 Contact hours
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NUR 380 - Healthcare Finance and Economics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Explain how healthcare services are organized and financed. Regulatory environments will be discussed in relation to their influence on reimbursement structures, workplace safety, and patient care quality. Healthcare policy development regarding political processes will also be discussed. Advocacy for vulnerable populations to promote social justice will be explored. Basic financial principles including reimbursement, economics, accounting, financial statements, cost determination, and management and budget development will be emphasized.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 415 - Trends, Advancements, Alternatives 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Assemble knowledge of current trends and advancements within the healthcare delivery system with an introduction to the use and efficacy of alternative healthcare practices and complementary therapies. There will be a focus on the ever-changing continuum of care and health care accessibility. The processes of research, development, and clinical trials for pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and medical interventions will be discussed. The course will integrate global health issues with a focus on the role of international and non-profit healthcare organizations. The course will also examine multiple alternative/complementary approaches both nationally and globally from a historical, efficacy, safety, financial, social, and cultural perspective with a discussion of legal and ethical implication of alternative interventions.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 430 - Nursing Research 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: and admission to the BSN program, or department approval.
Analyze overview of scholarly research and evidence-based practice. An overview of the research process will be outlined. Discussions of the role of the professional nurse in utilizing research and the professional nurse as researcher. The use of research to create evidence-based practice in healthcare. Quantitative and qualitative research methods will be explored as it relates to health care. The process of critiquing research studies and utilization of research in evidence-based practice will be covered. In addition, basic statistical interpretation will be reviewed and applied to research studies.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 435 - Guided Research 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: NUR 430 with a grade of C or higher.
Applies concepts relating to nursing research and evidence-based practice. Building on the concepts and principles of research and evidence-based practice, students develop a plan of inquiry for a specific topic utilizing quantitative and/or qualitative methods. Students will learn how to devise a plan that defines a problem, incorporate a literature review, develop a research question, choose how the sample will be defined and the setting for the inquiry, determine the measurement and how the data is collected, determine if an IRB approval is required for the project, outline how the data would be analyzed, interpreted, and how findings would be reported. This course moves the student from understanding research concepts to applying research concepts.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 440 - Information Management, Healthcare Systems & Processes: Safety, Quality & Sustainability 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Examine the issues of information management and processes for safe, quality, sustainable healthcare within the local, regional, and national healthcare delivery system. The course will focus on protected patient and other health information management within healthcare systems including the technology related to healthcare information management. The topic of safe, quality healthcare delivery will be discussed with the integration of Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN) and The Joint Commission (TJC) to provide an understanding of the role accreditation has in providing safe and quality patient care. The course will also provide an understanding of the fiscal and physical sustainability of the healthcare delivery system and the role of the nurse in improving healthcare.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 460 - Leadership: Professional Role as Communicator, Collaborator & Change Agent 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval.
Explore professional roles of the nurse and development of leadership and management skills. Organizational and systems leadership issues will be discussed in relation to providing quality care and improving patient safety. Development of inter-professional, intra-professional, collaboration, and socialization skills will be emphasized including communication with diverse cultures. The role of the nurse as a change agent will be examined. Group dynamics, conflict resolution, and negotiation strategies will be discussed to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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NUR 490 - Senior Synthesis Project 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN program or department approval; Prior completion of NUR 430 with a grade of C or higher.
Synthesize and integrate nursing knowledge and complex concepts relevant to the professional nurse scope of practice. Students will incorporate concepts and skills from all of the nursing baccalaureate course work to develop a synthesis healthcare project to improve healthcare within a local healthcare delivery system. The course will focus on all roles of the professional nurse across the continuum of care with an emphasis on advancing the practice of nursing through the synthesis project.
LEC 45 Contact hours CLIN 90 Contact hours
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OSH 117 - 10-Hour Voluntary Compliance 1.0 Credits
Provides a 10-hour OSHA certification course for general industry, and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1910. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
LEC 15 Clock hours
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OSH 127 - 10-Hour Construction Industry Standards 1.0 Credits
Provides a 10-hour OSHA certification course for the construction industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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OSH 146 - Hazardous Materials 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Explores the safety and health hazards associated with hazardous materials in a workplace, including the use, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous materials; industry practices for exposure prevention and monitoring; standards used to develop and implement a comprehensive hazardous materials management program; and roles and responsibilities in emergency response.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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OSH 152 - Hazardous Waste: Operations & Emergency Response 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
This course meets the 40-hour O.S.H.A. training requirement for working on hazardous waste sites and reviews chemical interactions and effects with an emphasis on health and safety plans. Also includes use of personal protective apparatus and monitoring instruments. Sampling, handling, labeling, emergency responses, decontamination, and right to know” laws are covered.”
Prev. Course Codes: EPT-152, HWM-211
LEC 45 Clock hours
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ORM 301 - Outdoor Orientation 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: OUT 244 with a grade of C- or higher; or equivalent Wilderness First Responder.
Focuses on planning, creating and executing outdoor activities with seasonal variations, which are prevalent in the Outdoor Recreation industry. Emphasizes risk-management, leadership, and technical skills for multiple outdoor activities and disciplines. Students will experience several different adventure-based activities and participate in planning, decision-making, and other facets of outdoor recreation experiences.
LECLB 45 Contact hrs
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ORM 311 - Survey in Outdoor Recreation Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ORM 301 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/advisor approval.
Explores a variety of outdoor recreation fields. Topics include employee retention and training, risk management, branding and marketing, as well as the importance of community and environment. Through presentations from industry professionals, personal research and case studies, students will be exposed to the field of outdoor recreation management.
LEC 45 Contact hrs
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ORM 401 - Recreation Risk Management 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ORM 311 with a grade of C- or higher.
Provides an overview of risk management practices as they relate to the recreation industry. Focus will be placed on administrative tasks such as examining industry leading protocols, effective training for guides and employees, and the development of emergency action plans for field outings. Documentation needed for insurance and liability coverage as a vital component of participant materials will also be covered.
LEC 30 Contact hrs
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ORM 441 - Adventure Program Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SUS 321 and ORM 401 with a grade of C- or higher.
Investigates the operating practices and characteristics of management and leadership related to a business or organization in the outdoor industry. Evaluation of staffing, effective communication, problem solving, programming and risk management are included.
LEC 45 Contact hrs
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ORM 487 - Outdoor Recreation Management Practicum 6.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ORM 441 with a grade of C- or higher.
Provides a supervised practical application of outdoor recreation management theory. Grounded through an immersion in a functioning outdoor recreation industry organization, managerial efficacy will be promoted via a practicum proposal that will be drafted by the student, and periodically reviewed and expanded upon by the site supervisor and the faculty. Insights on operational strengths and opportunities for improvement will provide real world opportunity to contribute positively to an organizational system that applies recreation management theory.
LEC 270 Contact hrs
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Outdoor Studies OUT |
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OUT 100 - Non-Technical Mountaineering 1.0 Credits
Presents intermediate-level skills required for non-technical mountaineering, which include high altitude camping techniques, navigation, dealing with emergencies, 3rd class and non-technical 4th class climbing, mountain weather, and judgment. Safety will be stressed.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-156
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 102 - Backcountry Navigation 1.0 Credits
Teaches efficient backcountry navigation in a field-based or classroom setting using topographic maps and other appropriate navigation tools.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-120
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 104 - Trekking 1.0 Credits
Teaches basic trekking skills and equipment. The climbing history and basic natural history of each peak climbed are discussed.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-180, PAC-157, PAC-155, PAC-151MD, PED 225
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 105 - Land & Water Navigation 3.0 Credits
Students will become proficient with back country land and water navigation. Efficient wilderness travel abilities will be developed through understanding and proper use of paper and digital topographic maps, paper and digital marine charts, various types of magnetic compasses, GPS, and other associated navigational tools.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ OUT 112 - Mountain Orientation 2.0 Credits
Emphasizes camp and travel skills within a mountain environment as a self-contained group. Areas of study include backpacking skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography, safe and efficient travel, Leave No Trace principles, and group dynamics.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-151, OUT-111
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 113 - Desert Orientation 2.0 Credits
Emphasizes camp and travel skills within a desert environment as a self-contained group. Areas of study include backpacking skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography, safe and efficient travel, Leave No Trace principles, and group dynamics.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-152, OUT-112
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 114 - Canyon Orientation 2.0 Credits
Emphasizes camp and travel skills within a canyon environment as a self-contained group. Areas of study include backpacking skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography, safe and efficient travel, Leave No Trace principles, and group dynamics.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-113
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 115 - Snow Orientation 2.0 Credits
Emphasizes camp and travel skills within a winter environment as a self-contained group. Areas of study include backpacking skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography, safe and efficient travel, Leave No Trace principles, and group dynamics.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-154, OUT-114
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 116 - River Orientation 2.0 Credits
Emphasizes camp and travel skills in whitewater river environments as a self-contained group. Areas of study include boat handling skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography, safe and efficient travel Leave No Trace principles, and group dynamics. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-118
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 118 - Fly Tying 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the elements of fly tying including equipment selection and use, materials, and techniques to tie a wide variety of flies. Basic entomology of insects and life cycle stages imitated by the flytier will be discussed.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-228
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 119 - Flyfishing I 1.0 Credits
Enables the student to gain the knowledge and skill of the fine art of fly-fishing, including selection and use of appropriate equipment, fly-casting techniques, fly-fishing entomology, and guiding techniques. Includes several field trips to local fly-fishing areas. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-185, PED-185A, PAC-245, PED-127
LAB 30 Clock hours
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OUT 121 - Flyfishing Boat Handling 3.0 Credits
Introduces students to the basics of boat handling for fly fishing clients. Time will be spent both in the class and on the river learning boating safety, transport and boat care, reading whitewater, and getting assisting clients to locate the best fishing sites.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-122
LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
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OUT 122 - Professional Fly Fish Guide I 2.0 Credits
Introduces students to the basic skill set required for a successful fly fishing guide experience. Basic skills such as rods, reels, casting, fly types, and reading water will be covered. Students will gain knowledge of how to convey this information to their clients.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-117
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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OUT 123 - Professional Fly Fish Guide II 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: OUT 122 with a grade of C- or higher.
This course introduces the higher-level skill-set required for a successful fly fishing guided experience. Topics will include lake and river dynamics, fly tying, effects of weather on guided experiences, guiding clients to the best fishing locations via wading, floating, moving water, using a variety of both hard and inflatable boats. Other topics include the presentation of the fly, successfully striking the fish, catch and release techniques, risk management, etiquette, permitting, and type of related careers.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-217
LECLB 45 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 124 - Bicycle Touring 1.0 Credits
Introduces bicycle touring over a variety of terrains and distances. Selection and maintenance of equipment, pre-tour conditioning, safety, and dietary factors will be covered.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-205A, PAC-150, PAC-151L, PED-174
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ OUT 126 - Mountain Biking 1.0 Credits
Introduces basic mountain biking skills and techniques. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the basic principles of mountain biking. Students develop skills and techniques for all riding situations, review bicycle anatomy, and basic maintenance and repairs.
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 127 - River Kayaking 1.0 Credits
Provides basic kayak and water reading skills. The student will learn boating safety, hazard evaluation, terminology, whitewater river reading skills, paddling strokes, bracing techniques including wet exits, Eskimo rescues, and introduction to the Eskimo roll. Safe, efficient river travel, leadership, and judgment will be emphasized. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-127
LEC 10 Clock hours LAB 15 Clock hours
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✽ OUT 129 - Ice Climbing I 1.0 Credits
Introduces technical (roped) ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling, and climbing safety. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-173, OUT-126, PED-152
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ OUT 130 - Ice Climbing II 1.0 Credits
This course continues to develop proficiency in technical ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling and climbing safety. Safe, fast, and efficient ice climbing, leadership, ice climbing site management, and judgment development will be emphasized.
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 132 - Rock Climbing II 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Prior completion of OUT 221 or OUT 222 with a grade of C- or higher.
Introduces lead climbing skills and techniques, problem-solving skills, and physical fitness. Emphasizes the general principles of lead climbing, proper usage of equipment, development of lead climbing skills and techniques, climbing ethics and safety, and terminology. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED 151
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 133 - Technical Canyoneering 2.0 Credits
Introduces students to a variety of travel techniques for non-technical and technical canyon environments. Topics include: weather, canyon geography, navigation, group management and safety, technical rope work, climbing skills, and self-rescue. A variety of wet and dry canyon travel techniques will be practiced including: walking, scrambling, climbing, rappelling, jumping, and swimming. Leave No Trace techniques in a desert canyon environment, as well as a general knowledge of natural history and cultural history of the region, will be emphasized.
LAB 60 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 135 - Risk Management for Outdoor Professionals 1.0 Credits
Introduces risk management in the outdoor environment. Students will gain a better understanding of the inherent risks associated with various outdoor activities. They will learn how to analyze and minimize those risks, how to establish emergency protocols to react to those risks, and how to take the proper steps to resolve the consequences from those risks. After learning to identify, assess, and reduce the risk, students will write a risk management plan specific to their area of interest. This course will cover outdoor leadership skills and delve into backcountry emergency situations and scenarios.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 137 - Kayaking 1.0 Credits
Provides basic kayak and water reading skills. The students will learn boating safety, hazard evaluation, terminology, whitewater river reading skills, paddling strokes, bracing techniques, peel out and eddy turns, and rescue and self-rescue techniques including wet exits, Eskimo rescues, and introduction to and practice of the Eskimo roll. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-251, PED-179, PED-161
LAB 30 Contact hours
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✽ OUT 138 - Whitewater Rafting 1.0 Credits
This field experience course provides whitewater boat handling and reading skills through experience on selected rivers in Colorado and Utah. Students will learn river trip planning, safety procedures, equipment, logistics, camp management, hazard evaluation, and minimum environmental impact. Safe and efficient river travel, leadership, and judgment development are emphasized. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ OUT 140 - Swift Water Rescue Technician I 1.0 Credits
Trains and certifies river professionals and recreational users how to handle emergencies and rescue situations on the river. Topics include shallow water crossing, river swims, swimming rescues, shore-based rescues, boat handling and boat based rescues, related equipment, and communication in a variety of rescue situations. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-119
LAB 30 Contact hours
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